Two Application Folders

I have an applications folder WITHIN my applications folder with the SAME applications. Is this necessary? Doesnt that eat up disc space?

This is a work computer and I believe it was purchased in 2006.  Im in disc utility and all its saying is Mac OS Extended.  I guess its the base system?  I do not have a back up that I know of.  I tried to back it up today, but difficulty.  I even tried to reinstall Mac OS X, but its asking for a user and password for a purchased system.  I really dont know what to do now.  The only way I can get online now is by going to Mac OS X Utilities/Get Help Online/ and then use the safari browser.
Any thoughts?

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